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πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

LG opens the first in-house AI graduate school in Korea... 'Technology should be oriented towards people'

LG has launched South Korea's first in-house AI graduate school, offering master's and doctoral degrees to its employees.

Mar 4 β€’ 07:04 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han Byeong-do criticizes the People's Power's march to the Blue House as a cowardly tail wagging towards the 'Yoon Again' faction.

Han Byeong-do, leader of the Democratic Party's floor, criticizes the People's Power for marching to the Blue House in protest against judicial reforms, calling it a cowardly act that seeks to appease the extreme right.

Mar 3 β€’ 01:49 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Supreme Court and Blue House 'abnormal currents'... Appointment of successor to Justice Noh Tae-ack postponed for over a month

The appointment of a successor to Justice Noh Tae-ack, who is retiring, has been delayed indefinitely amidst conflicts between the ruling party and the judiciary over judicial legislation.

Mar 2 β€’ 09:23 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Blue House: Possibility of Prolongation of the Iran Situation... Close Consultation with Relevant Ministries

The Blue House held an emergency National Security Council meeting to discuss the potential long-term implications of the Iran situation and ensure the safety of South Korean citizens abroad.

Feb 28 β€’ 12:47 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Kim Jong-un and Trump hinting at dialogue... Is a meeting in April possible?

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed willingness to engage in talks with the U.S. conditioned on recognition of North Korea's status as a nuclear power, while the White House stated that President Trump is open to dialogue without preconditions.

Feb 27 β€’ 10:23 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

What did Jang Dong-hyuk say when President Lee put his house on the market?

As President Yoon Suk-yeol lists his apartment for sale, Democratic Party members demand a response from the People Power Party leader, Jang Dong-hyuk, who previously claimed he would sell his properties if the President did.

Feb 27 β€’ 09:47 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Trump open to talking with Kim Jong-un β€˜without any preconditions,’ says White House

The White House confirmed that President Trump is willing to engage in talks with Kim Jong-un without preconditions, while maintaining its commitment to denuclearization.

Feb 27 β€’ 09:12 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] President Lee says "Selling even a single speculative house is advantageous"; the 'one good house' phenomenon needs to be normalized this time

President Lee Jae-myung announced plans for tax reforms targeting high-value single homeowners and reiterated a crackdown on multiple homeowners to address soaring real estate prices in Seoul.

Feb 27 β€’ 09:12 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Column] Coupang’s play in Washington

The interim CEO of Coupang's Korean subsidiary testified before the US House Judiciary Committee regarding allegations of discrimination against US companies by the Korean government.

Feb 27 β€’ 08:37 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: Selling one house for investment and speculation will be more advantageous... Restricting investment and speculation

President Yoon Suk-yeol announced intentions to create conditions making it more advantageous for multi-homeowners and single-homeowners not living in their properties to sell rather than hold onto their homes, aiming to confine investment and speculation in the housing market.

Feb 27 β€’ 00:24 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A house fire in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province, claims the life of a person in their 70s

A fire in a single-family home in Dangjin resulted in the death of a person in their 70s and serious injuries to another.

Feb 26 β€’ 23:14 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

White House: Trump Open to Talks with Kim Jong-un without Precondition

The White House has stated that President Trump is willing to engage in talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un without any preconditions, despite reaffirming its stance on denuclearization.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:18 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lethal and Thorough 'Coupang Play' [Cosmopolitan]

Coupang's interim CEO Harold Rogers recently appeared before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee amid ongoing scrutiny over alleged discrimination against American tech firms by the Korean government, following a massive data breach involving sensitive customer information.

Feb 26 β€’ 08:33 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

White House: Discussions on Increasing Global Tariff to 15% Still Ongoing, Dependent on Agreement Situation

The U.S. White House stated that it is still considering raising global tariffs from 10% to 15%, contingent on existing negotiations and agreements.

Feb 26 β€’ 02:06 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Could Coupang CEO’s closed-door House deposition trigger Section 301 probe of Korea?

The interim CEO of Coupang, Harold Rogers, testified before a closed-door House meeting regarding a significant information leak and its implications for US-Korea trade relations.

Feb 25 β€’ 09:05 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The National Assembly Secretariat, in response to allegations of child abuse at the 'in-house daycare center,' says it will actively cooperate with the investigation.

The National Assembly Secretariat in South Korea has announced its intention to cooperate fully with investigations into allegations of child abuse at its in-house daycare center while implementing measures to prevent future occurrences.

Feb 25 β€’ 06:09 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

White House official: Working on raising global tariffs to 15%

A White House official announced the ongoing efforts to raise global tariffs from 10% to 15% following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated mutual tariffs.

Feb 24 β€’ 16:04 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeon Han-gil and Kim Hyun-tae: "Ahn Gyu-ryeong Attempted to Steal Firearms from the Martial Law Troops"

YouTuber Jeon Han-gil and former army special forces officer Kim Hyun-tae have filed a complaint against Ahn Gyu-ryeong, a deputy spokesperson for the Blue House, accusing her of attempting to steal firearms during the December 3 martial law incident.

Feb 24 β€’ 08:26 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Expectations for abnormal house price rises should naturally decrease in a government of the people's sovereignty'

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol addressed concerns about rising home prices, urging a normalization of the housing market in line with public interests.

Feb 24 β€’ 00:13 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Expectations of Rising House Prices Rapidly Diminish in February

Consumer sentiment regarding rising house prices in South Korea has sharply decreased in February, as reported by the Bank of Korea's consumer trend survey.

Feb 23 β€’ 21:18 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

There Is No Defeat... For Trump, the Midterm Elections Are a 'Victory' or 'Fraud'

The article discusses Donald Trump's actions and statements following his return to the White House, and suggests he may intend to disregard election results if he faces defeat in future elections.

Feb 23 β€’ 20:07 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Coupang CEO Rogers Testifies Behind Closed Doors Before US House Judiciary Committee... Is 'Section 301' on the Table for Trade Pressure?

Coupang's interim CEO Harold Rogers testified behind closed doors before the US House Judiciary Committee on the recent data breach incidents, amid concerns about potential trade implications between South Korea and the US.

Feb 23 β€’ 16:01 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

US State Dept. voices β€˜respect’ for Korea’s institutions, tempering White House’s tone on Yoon verdict

The US State Department reaffirmed respect for South Korea's judicial independence following comments from a White House official regarding former President Yoon Suk-yeol's life sentence.

Feb 23 β€’ 08:23 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sales of Single-House Owners Rise Regardless of Heavy Taxation

In response to the impending expiration of the capital gains tax exemption for multiple homeowners in South Korea, single-house owners are increasingly listing their properties for sale to avoid the anticipated rise in property tax burdens.

Feb 22 β€’ 07:45 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government decides to maintain existing agreements with the US on tariffs despite disagreements over 'renegotiation'

South Korea's government has decided to maintain the existing tariff agreements with the US following a Supreme Court ruling, despite some calls for renegotiation.

Feb 22 β€’ 07:45 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Resisting 'Iran Attack' Inside and Outside the White House... 'We Should Focus on Economic Issues'

While President Donald Trump threatens military action against Iran, there is growing pressure within the White House to refocus on economic issues ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

Feb 22 β€’ 04:49 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Yong-beom: "The housing issue is a structural problem... we need to shift towards supporting financial soundness"

Kim Yong-beom, the chief policy officer at the Blue House, emphasizes the need to change the existing leverage structure of housing loans used for investment, warning that it could lead to a macroeconomic crisis if not adjusted to ensure financial stability.

Feb 22 β€’ 03:03 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

U.S. Supreme Court's Brake on 'Trump Tariffs'... Blue House: 'We Will Ensure Export Conditions to the U.S. Are Not Damaged'

The South Korean government assured it would protect export conditions to the U.S. following a Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs, while evaluating the ruling's ramifications in a high-level meeting.

Feb 21 β€’ 08:17 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cheong Wa Dae reviews direction in line with US 'reciprocal tariff illegal' ruling

The Blue House announced plans to review its response following the US Supreme Court ruling that deemed reciprocal tariffs imposed by former President Trump as illegal.

Feb 20 β€’ 23:24 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

US State Department: 'Respect for Korean Judiciary'... White House Controversy Message Resolved One Day Later

The US State Department emphasized respect for the South Korean judiciary after a controversial White House message regarding a court ruling related to former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Feb 20 β€’ 14:36 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Nam-jun Resigns as the Spokesperson of the Blue House... Officially Announces Candidacy for the Incheon Gyeyang Byelection

Kim Nam-jun has resigned as spokesperson for the Blue House to run in the byelection for Incheon Gyeyang, a district previously represented by President Lee Jae-myung.

Feb 20 β€’ 07:33 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'The Blue House staff are under superhuman strain, I'm sorry, but we're in a war-like situation right now'

President Yoon expressed regrets about the excessive working hours of Blue House staff, emphasizing the urgency of the current national situation.

Feb 20 β€’ 01:06 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

White House: 'Former President Yoon’s life sentence is a Korean judicial matter... Concern about targeting U.S. businesses and religious figures'

The White House commented that former President Yoon Suk-yeol's life sentence is a matter for the South Korean judiciary but expressed concerns about targeting U.S. businesses and religious figures in South Korea.

Feb 19 β€’ 22:10 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jang Dong-hyuk remains silent on Yoon Seok-yeol's life sentence; 24 members of the House call for immediate 'severing ties' with Yoon

Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People's Power Party, remains silent following the life sentence given to former President Yoon Seok-yeol, even as calls grow within the party for a decisive break with him.

Feb 19 β€’ 12:11 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Blue House Contacted 'Chungju Man' Who Submitted Resignation... Drew the Line on Recruitment Rumors

The Blue House has contacted Kim Seon-tae, the 'Chungju Man' who recently submitted his resignation, but both parties have dismissed rumors of a job offer.

Feb 19 β€’ 11:36 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Blue House: 'Following Kim Yo-jong's statement on drone infiltration, we hope to move towards a path of joint growth'

The Blue House expressed hope for peace and joint growth on the Korean Peninsula following Kim Yo-jong’s comments regarding a drone incident.

Feb 19 β€’ 02:47 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the 'Blue House signboard' a universal key?... Looking at the report card of the local elections

As local elections approach in South Korea, former Blue House officials are preparing to run for office, raising questions about the effectiveness of their political experience.

Feb 17 β€’ 23:12 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon's Assault Incident Investigation: Police Search Former Prosecutor Kim Sang-min's House for Forged Documents

The police investigation into the assassination attempt on President Yoon, declared the country’s first official act of terrorism, has led to a search of former prosecutor Kim Sang-min's residence for allegedly falsifying legal documents.

Feb 16 β€’ 12:34 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From the Reception Room to the Hallway of the Chunchugwan... The 146 Modern and Contemporary Art Collection of the Blue House

President Lee Jae-myung showcased significant artworks at the Blue House during a recent meeting with key business representatives.

Feb 15 β€’ 23:05 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

US House committee accuses Korea of targeting Coupang to β€˜advantage’ domestic firms

The US House Judiciary Committee plans to investigate the Korean government's treatment of Coupang, claiming it discriminates against American companies.

Feb 15 β€’ 10:45 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Makgeolli and Mugwort Rice Cake Made in a Country House

The article explores the unique experience of making traditional Korean alcoholic beverage makgeolli and mugwort rice cakes in a rural setting, highlighting personal stories and the challenges of the brewing process.

Feb 14 β€’ 01:19 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

β€˜Grandmother’s House’ Gyeonggi Province, On the Way to β€˜5-0’

Football coach Lee Jung-hyo has joined Suwon Samsung, raising hopes for a resurgence in Gyeonggi Province football.

Feb 14 β€’ 00:08 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Blueprint for 'MASGA' Has Been Released... The White House Unveils Plan for 'Revival of US Shipbuilding'

The Trump administration has released a strategic document named 'America’s Maritime Action Plan,' aiming for the revival of the US shipbuilding industry with a focus on cooperation with ally countries like South Korea and Japan.

Feb 13 β€’ 23:33 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police: Evidence of possible destruction due to the house being excessively clean

South Korean lawmaker Kang Seon-woo's house was reportedly excessively clean during a police raid, raising suspicions of evidence destruction; his side claims a housekeeper visited recently.

Feb 13 β€’ 06:31 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Blue House on Kim Yo-jong's Statement: "We Hope to Reduce Tensions Through Mutual Communication... Actions That Harm Peace Should Be Avoided"

The South Korean Blue House responded positively to a statement by Kim Yo-jong, urging both North and South Korea to reduce tensions and avoid actions that jeopardize peace.

Feb 13 β€’ 05:21 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

U.S. House Judiciary Committee: Coupang Sanctions Are for Supporting Korean Businesses... Investigation for Legislation

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee has announced an investigation into the South Korean government's sanctions against Coupang, claiming that they are discriminatory actions aimed at aiding domestic competitors.

Feb 12 β€’ 22:19 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jang Dong-hyuk, who notified 'absence' an hour before the Blue House luncheon… What is the wavering reason?

Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, abruptly declined to attend a luncheon with President Lee Jae-myung and Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheong-rae, just an hour before it was scheduled to start, after his team's internal disagreement.

Feb 12 β€’ 12:19 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

What Does Jeong Byeong-wook's House in Gwangyang, Preserving Yoon Dong-ju's Poetry, Look Like?

As the 81st anniversary of poet Yoon Dong-ju's passing approaches, attention is drawn to the house of Jeong Byeong-wook in Gwangyang, which played a crucial role in bringing his poetry to the world.

Feb 12 β€’ 09:58 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Even with rising house prices, consumption does not increase... 'Due to loan burden compared to investment in higher-level housing'

A report by the Bank of Korea indicates that rising housing prices negatively impact the consumption and welfare of young people and homeowners with low to moderate income.

Feb 12 β€’ 08:13 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] The People Power Party Will Not Attend the National Assembly Session Following Jang Dong-hyuk's Absence from the Blue House Luncheon

The People Power Party has decided not to attend the National Assembly session scheduled for today, following party leader Jang Dong-hyuk's earlier decision to skip a planned luncheon at the Blue House.

Feb 12 β€’ 03:31 UTC

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